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Houston exercised the fifth-year options for QB C.J. Stroud ($25.9 million) and DE Will Anderson Jr. ($21.5 million), guaranteeing both on the roster through 2027. Stroud is extension-eligible after this season, and Houston plans to work toward a long-term deal either this year or next, as Anderson emerged as a breakout star and the duo remains the core of a rising Texans team.
Sports Illustrated ranks the five NFL teams that improved the most in free agency this offseason, placing the Las Vegas Raiders at No. 1 for a cohesive coaching alignment and impactful signings (including Linderbaum and strengthened edge/linebacker depth) that could lift their competitiveness; No. 2 the San Francisco 49ers, boosted by Mike Evans and interior pass-rush upgrade Odighizuwa; No. 3 the Denver Broncos, with Jaylen Waddle adding explosiveness and a stronger offense and defense; No. 4 the Los Angeles Rams, rebuilding the cornerback room around Watson and McDuffie; and No. 5 the Houston Texans, adding Braden Smith, Wyatt Teller, David Montgomery and Reed Blankenship to stabilize the O-line and defense. The piece frames these moves as a potential catalyst for better results and schedules this coming season.
The Houston Texans exercised the 2027 fifth-year options on quarterback C.J. Stroud and edge rusher Will Anderson, setting Stroud's 2027 salary at $25.904 million and Anderson's at $21.512 million, with both players eligible for extensions beyond 2027.
NFL analyst Chad Reuter's four-round 2026 mock envisions the Texans, Patriots, and Saints all pouncing on running backs in Round 4, with additional picks and several projected trades shaping the rest of the draft.
David Montgomery, traded from Detroit to the Houston Texans, insists he is more than a traditional power back and plans to showcase a versatile game—burst, hands, and durability—to shoulder a heavy workload alongside QB C.J. Stroud. The veteran back claims he's in his prime and has the off-season work to handle a bigload, while helping Houston revive its ground game after last season’s decline and potentially fuel a deeper playoff push.
David Montgomery — who had a career-low 716 rushing yards last season — says he’s in his prime and ready to be a major contributor for the Houston Texans after being traded from Detroit, aiming to bolster the ground game alongside quarterback C.J. Stroud under coach DeMeco Ryans.
Bucky Brooks spotlights seven under-the-radar free-agent signings that could pay dividends in 2026: Patrick Ricard to the Giants, Reed Blankenship to the Texans, Charlie Kolar to the Chargers, Chauncey Gardner-Johnson to the Bills, Al-Quadin Muhammad to the Buccaneers, Nahshon Wright to the Jets, and Cade Mays to the Lions, with contract details and scheme fits that could boost rushing attack, secondary play, and overall rosters.
Texans guard Ed Ingram has agreed to a three-year contract worth about $37.5 million to stay in Houston, per Ian Rapoport; the former Vikings second-round pick was traded to Houston last year, started 14 regular-season games and both postseason games, and is expected to be the Texans' starting guard again this season.
The Houston Texans signed right guard Ed Ingram to a three-year, $37.5 million deal (with $23.5 million guaranteed), aiming to strengthen their rebuilt offensive line. Ingram showed improved run-blocking in Houston after leaving Minnesota, though his pass protection was uneven, and the contract places him among solid, mid-tier guards as the team reshapes its OL.
The Houston Texans signed edge rusher Danielle Hunter to a one-year, $40.1 million fully guaranteed extension, locking him in through the 2027 season with a $30.7 million signing bonus; Hunter, 31, followed a 15-sack season in 2025 for Houston.
Amon-Ra St. Brown says he’s sick to see David Montgomery traded to the Texans, but he’s happy for Montgomery to get a bigger, starting role in Houston. He praises Montgomery’s team-first mindset, notes Gibbs’ rise in Detroit, and believes Montgomery will have a true RB1 opportunity with his new team.
The Texans and pass rusher Danielle Hunter reportedly agreed to a new one-year extension worth $40.1 million, continuing Hunter in Houston after last year’s similar deal. The contract pushes his annual value ahead of several peers, and comes on the heels of his 12.0 sacks in 2024 and 15.0 sacks in 2025, with All-Pro second-team recognition.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown says he's upset about the David Montgomery trade to Houston, praising Montgomery as a selfless teammate who deserved a bigger role. The Lions received a 2026 fourth-round pick, a future seventh-rounder, and OL Juice Scruggs in exchange for Montgomery, who had been behind Jahmyr Gibbs. St. Brown joked that Montgomery would be an RB1 on 31 other teams, while noting Detroit’s two-back system may limit his carries and predicting Montgomery will be the primary back in Houston alongside Woody Marks. The sentiment is bittersweet, but he wishes Montgomery success with the Texans.
Detroit traded running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans in exchange for the Texans’ 2026 fourth‑round pick, a 2027 seventh‑round pick, and offensive lineman Juice Scruggs, prompting analysts to weigh in on the move and how Detroit will patch the backfield around Jahmyr Gibbs.
Houston traded for veteran running back David Montgomery, effectively ending any chance of bringing back Joe Mixon or Nick Chubb in 2026. Montgomery, who turns 29 this June, figures to lead a backfield with rookie Woody Marks, while Mixon is expected to be released after an injury-plagued season and Chubb remains a free agent. The deal includes a fourth‑round pick, and Montgomery carries a $6 million cap hit this year with $9 million in 2027, signaling Houston’s plan to pair an aging but proven back with a developing talent as they overhaul the offensive line.